SwitchUp's fourth annual rankings cover the 50 best coding bootcamps worldwide. We amassed thousands of alumni reviews and data points this past year to bring you our most comprehensive list to date. This list highlights price range, location, job outcomes, and several other criteria to help you find the perfect school.
SwitchUp has been a trusted bootcamp resource since 2014, and we know that alumni reviews are crucial to a student’s decision. That's why ours is the only rankings list based primarily on review scores from verified alumni. Please see our ranking methodology to learn more about the creation of this list. To continue your research, see our top schools by location or check out our expert advice on making the most of your code bootcamp.
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1. Le Wagon
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Le Wagon is an intensive, full-time international bootcamp geared toward entrepreneurs who want to gain coding skills. Participants complete 450 hours of coding in 9 weeks, which includes building their own web app. After completing the program, students join an international alumni network of 3,150+ for career support and community.
As UX designer who owns a startup in online education with a background in industrial engineering, I wanted to enhance my knowledge of coding in order to understand my product better and strengthen our developing manpower. The reviews of Le Wagon ... -
2. Ironhack
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Ironhack offers full-time and part-time courses in 9- or 24-week formats, respectively. Career services include portfolio and resume building, job interview preparation, networking, and hiring fairs. Ironhack has scholarships available for women and military vets who are interested in a tech career.
I'm a graphic designer with over a year of experience in Ui and a little of Ux experience, I've always wanted to really focus in this last part but I thought I was lacking information, and after searching a lot I decided that Ironhack was the ... -
3. App Academy
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App Academy teaches participants everything they need to know about software engineering in just 12 weeks. Their full-time bootcamps have helped over 2,000 graduates find jobs at more than 850 companies. Their deferred tuition plan means participants pay for the program only after they’ve landed their first web development job.
The review will be split in two parts Part 1: Curriculum - Rapid fire pace. The sheer amount of material you're expected to cover on a daily basis is overwhelming. My suggestion for the daily homeworks. At least take a quick look at the material ... -
4. General Assembly
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General Assembly offers a range of full-time, part-time, and self-paced courses. They have a number of financial assistance options available including loans and scholarships. For many of the programs, students are given a career coach and the opportunity to attend various networking events.
Overall it’s a good course to give intro to UX Design. I have a product design background and I wanted to get more familiar with the digital aspect of it and the tools that are used. I’d say only 20% of the material was new for me. So if you have ... -
5. Bloc
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Bloc was the first tech school to offer self-paced online bootcamps in web development and design. Students stay accountable through one-to-one mentorship as they work full- or part-time, finishing the course in an average of 4–8 months. Land a job within six months or get your money back.
I am two months into Bloc's Designer track, which puts me at the beginning of the third part of the first module. So far I've successfully completed most of the UX and Visual Fundamentals sections of the first module, and next is the front end ... -
6. Thinkful
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Thinkful offers flexible online coding bootcamps with one-to-one-mentorship. Graduate in 5-6 months from their full-time engineering immersion bootcamp or their part-time full stack and data science programs. Whether you pay up front or choose deferred tuition, Thinkful offers a job guarantee.
Thinkful is a great route for anyone looking to get into the field. A realistic experience with working remotely and managing my own time - the curriculum has a schedule that gives a simulated workflow demand, yet gives time to (most importantly) ... -
7. Flatiron School
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Flatiron School’s immersive, full-time bootcamps in software engineering and data science are designed for individuals looking to change careers. Their 15-week program includes comprehensive career services and a money-back guarantee if graduates don’t receive a job offer within six months.
I chose Flatiron because of their focus on diversity - not just gender or racial diversity but diverse occupational, cultural, age, economic background. I was a tattooer for 15 years and a high school dropout. Flatiron allowed me to successfully ... -
8. HackerYou
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HackerYou offers a full-time, 9-week bootcamp in web development as well as many part-time programs. Get immersed in the fun, collaborative learning environment, enjoying a 10:1 student-instructor ratio and 24/7 access to their 12,000 square foot space in downtown Toronto.
I went from zero web development experience to being able to build basic responsive websites thanks to HackerYou! The curriculum takes you through basic and advanced HTML & CSS , and shows you how to leverage other technologies like JavaScript to ... -
9. Coding Dojo
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Coding Dojo has multiple in-person campuses located across the continental United States, as well as an online program that offers real-time instructor support. The full, 3-stack curriculum requires 14 weeks of on-site instruction, while the part-time, online program teaches students 2 stacks in a flexible, 20-week bootcamp.
I came into the bootcamp already with a computer science background, so I had an idea of what I was getting myself into. I loved it there, the instructors were friendly and very knowledgeable, the campus is nice and the curriculum is extensive. ... -
10. The Tech Academy
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The Tech Academy’s Software Developer bootcamp prepares students to become junior developers and assists with job-seeking. Participants can study entirely online, attend classes in person, or do a mix of both. The program is self-paced and offers open-enrollment, so students can start whenever and work full- or part-time.
I have done a few online course from sites like lynda.com, udemy.com and others. So, I can say I have some perspective on online courses. The advantages of The Tech Academy are the instructors you can talk to and the gradual approach to teaching ... -
11. Hack Reactor
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Hack Reactor teaches budding software engineers the computer science, app development and engineering skills they will need in its part- and full-time immersive programs. It also offers a live, online remote bootcamp for remote students around the world.
Pros: 1 .Knowledgeable instructors and TAs. 2. Structures that mimic real job situations. 3. Peer pressure that keeps you motivated. Cons: 1. Not cheap, but is still a good investment if employed at market salary after graduation. 2. Bootcamp in ... -
12. Actualize
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Actualize’s part-time, 12-week coding bootcamp takes a pedagogical approach, meaning their instructors are both expert educators and developers. Choose between daytime or evening classes in Chicago or via live video. Actualize’s “Job Hacking” curriculum is woven into the bootcamp to help graduates find a job after they finish.
About me: I have just finished my capstone project after attending Actualize for months. I am in the IT field already (sys admin, wifi design, network infranstrure) and took a couple of years of C++ in college a long long time ago. I hated code ... -
13. Lambda School
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Learn coding from a Silicon Valley tech academy through remote classes from the Lambda School. Choose between a 30-week full-time bootcamp or a 12-month part-time course. The school’s deferred tuition model allows students to attend for free, paying nothing back until they’re making at least $50,000 a year.
Let me start by giving some background. I have been an accountant for over 4 years. I was always passionate about coding and web development. I have been trying to teach myself how to code for several years now by going through tutorials online, ... -
14. Tech Talent South
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Tech Talent South hosts regional part-time and full-time immersion programs. In addition to the curriculum, guest speakers, company tours, and networking events help students get to know the local professional tech scene. TTS offers several payment options, including a 10% upfront payment discount, and two installment plans.
I work as field technician out of New Orleans and, coming from a core science background and currently completing my graduate studies in IT Management, I wanted to continue to build my carrier and technical skills in IT and software development ... -
15. Epicodus
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Epicodus is a full-time, in-person coding bootcamp that provides job search assistance and includes an internship with a tech company. Students enroll for free for the first five weeks and are invited to finish the program if they have sufficient grades and comply with all the guidelines.
I attended the night-time Intro to Programming course this last fall, and I was definitely not disappointed. I had tried doing some online free courses and, although I had learned a lot through those free courses, I knew I needed something more ... -
16. Startup Institute
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Startup Institute offers a 12-week, immersive program for coding students. Two months of dedicated career support are included, and students are also connected to a comprehensive network of startups and tech companies who hire recent graduates.
Startup Institute was recommended to me by one of my mentors. I had recently relocated to the Boston area after graduating college and knew that I wanted to join the local startup ecosystem, but had no idea how to go about it. What was certain is ... -
17. Makers Academy
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Makers Academy launches coding careers in 12 short weeks via its immersive software developer programs. It utilizes a holistic approach to teaching that includes community, health, and self-direction. Each student is guaranteed a job offer upon graduation. Makers Academy also offers paid, year-long apprenticeships.
I recently graduated from Makers Academy and it was a phenomenal experience. It was a three-month journey that trained me to become a world-class developer, who is now specialised in tackling all kinds of problems and able to now work with either ... -
18. BrainStation
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Brainstation offers a range of full-time and flexible courses. Established in 2012, BrainStation has worked with over 250 instructors from innovative companies, developing cutting-edge, real-world digital education that has empowered more than 50,000 professionals. They have partnered with popular brands like Google, Amazon,... Read More
Pros: -In-depth knowledge we received of various aspects that play into the digital marketing landscape -Able to apply the information learned through a final group project -Teachers were super knowledgeable and offered experiences from their own ... -
19. Codesmith
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Codesmith prepares students, also known as residents, for positions as mid to senior-level engineers. During their full-time, 12-week residency, students build projects, participate in monthly meetups and receive one-on-one resume guidance. Once accepted into the program, residents may qualify for scholarships to fund their tuition.
I've never been surrounded by a group of more supportive and compassionate people in my entire life. This is what makes Codesmith such an amazing place. From the academic team to the felllows to your cohort mates, everyone is always willing to ... -
20. Fullstack Academy
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Fullstack Academy is a comprehensive coding bootcamp that helps students become star developers. Courses cover everything from JavaScript basics and building SQL database engines to mobile app development. Their training program helps students get hired by top firms including Amazon, Facebook, and Google.
Going to Fullstack Academy was one of the best decisions I've made. I came into the program already having experience with web development, so I was looking for more structured support to take the next step in my career. Even though I had a ... -
21. Tech Elevator
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Tech Elevator’s full-time immersive bootcamp teaches computer programming and web application security in just 14 weeks. Their intensive career prep includes one-on-one career coaching, networking events, and “matchmaking” with potential employers through their network of 150+ hiring partners.
Deciding to change careers is the scariest thing in the world, especially when you have two young children and a mortgage to pay. I knew it was time to make a pivot in my life and Tech Elevator was there when I needed it the most. I had reached ... -
22. DigitalCrafts
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DigitalCrafts is the top coding bootcamp in Georgia and Texas. Learn full stack JavaScript and Python development from their faculty of seasoned engineers, and build web applications using current technologies and best practices. Students benefit from career guidance and access to their growing network of hiring partners.
I am a former teacher and was looking to attend a coding bootcamp. I did some research of the available classes in Houston and found that DigitalCrafts had high ratings and success stories. I now know why they have such high ratings! I had ... -
23. The Software Guild
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The Software Guild offers a four to six-week introductory course in web development that provides students with the foundations they need to enroll in full-time apprentice bootcamps. After completing the foundational course, students can enroll in the Guild's 12-week Java or .NET/C# tracks.
This program won’t teach you everything there is (that’s impossible in 3 months) but gives you a solid foundation that employers find valueable. Instructors were knowledgeable in their field and always helpful. Employer Network Manager was very ... -
24. Code Fellows
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Code Fellows offers beginner, intermediate and advanced courses in software development, and students can enroll in daytime or evening classes. The school helps students to secure several types of financial assistance, and matches graduating student with positions at leading tech companies and startups.
Attended Code Fellows starting from their 201 class, all the way up to 401. I came into the courses with little to no prior experience to coding. However, I didn't find that many difficulties completing through the curriculum, mainly thanks to ... -
25. Skylab Coders Academy
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Skylab Coders offers an 11-week programmer course in web and mobile app development. The course includes instruction in Github, HTML, and CSS as well as JavaScript, TDD, and NodeJS.
Prior to starting the Bootcamp I had 0 experience with web development and the only programming experience I had was a bit of Python that I had self-learned during my previous job. Today, roughly 3 months after starting the Bootcamp, I am now ... -
26. Ubiqum Code Academy
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Ubiqum Code Academy offers 5-month, full-time bootcamps, and one part-time data analyst course. Payment plans include 10% off if tuition is paid upfront, monthly installments, and a plan that allows you to pay half of the tuition up front and the other half once you’ve been hired.
I'd recommend Ubiqum for their methodology and all the help I received from the mentors, the career placement team, and well, everyone on the team. I was working as a chef but it wasn't what I wanted to do so I decided to change my career path ... -
27. Wyncode
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No prior programming experience is necessary for students training at Wyncode. Its 10-week, on-site immersive programs teach budding coders key industry skills. Wyncode helps graduates maneuver through today's job market and works with a comprehensive hiring network to connect them with jobs.
So you're sitting around trying to decide if you should do the Wyncode UX/UI Immersive program. The answer is that you absolutely should. You're probably thinking: Q: Can I really learn enough in 8 weeks to get me started in the industry? A: Yes, ... -
28. Lighthouse Labs
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Lighthouse Labs offers full and part-time courses for aspiring software developers at campuses across Canada. Full-time students can choose between bootcamps on web or iOS development. Students can also take intro courses in web development, iOS development and front-end development on a part-time basis.
General Experience: Coming into bootcamp, I was 100% ready to work hard. There has not been a single day where I have been bored, everyday we learned something new and we put it into practice. By week 3 I felt confident that I could easily build ... -
29. Galvanize
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Start your career in web development or data science with the help of a full-time immersive bootcamp at one of Galvanize’s eight U.S. campuses. Graduates join an alumni network of 2000+ that have gone on to work at 1000+ companies. Galvanize also offers select part-time and online courses.
I recently (end of 2018) graduated from the web development immersion program (I think they are changing the name toward - software engineering program) at the Galvanize Platte location. It was a 6-month intensive program which is changing! It ... -
30. LearningFuze
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LearningFuze is the top web development boot camp in Southern California, offering a 12-week full-immersion program on front-end and back-end subjects: JavaScript, PHP, MySQL, HTML, CSS, Git/GitHub and more. A part-time program is also available, along with job-placement support at no additional cost.
Initially, I wasn't sure of which program to attend because I was worried that they wouldn't be able to provide me with the right tools to become a web developer. After attending the program I realized how lucky I was to have chosen learning ... -
31. Skillcrush
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Skillcrush offers 3-month, online master classes known as "blueprints" that prepare students for a variety of roles in the tech industry. Students can take classes individually or choose one of the Skillcrush training packages. The "all-inclusive" package allows access to all the blueprints for nine months.
This is one of the most enlightening experiences that I've had in quite a while. I never dreamed that I would be learning a new skill at this stage of my life path and was initially skeptical about trying the program. Within the first 30 days I ... -
32. Dev Mountain
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Dev Mountain students specialize in web development, UX design, salesforce development, or software QA. The program offers full-time immersive courses during the day, and a part-time night program. Located in Salt Lake City, Provo, Phoenix and Dallas, Dev Mountain offers housing to full-time students at each location.
I was on a dead end path as a bioanalyst at a company in SLC. I have a degree in chemistry and more than five years of professional experience, but science just doesn't pay without that M.S. or PhD after your name. My husband, who is a senior ... -
33. RED Academy
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RED Academy has full-time courses in 12- or 24-week formats and part-time courses that can be taken in 5- or 10-week formats. They also offer work-study courses in 48- and 96-week timeframes. These unique courses allow students to gain hands-on experience with successful companies while working on their studies.
I came onto this course wishing to change careers form and IT infrastructure analyst to something which allowed me to be more creative but still be involved the the tech arena. I found all the lecturers, who came from professional backgrounds ... -
34. CareerFoundry
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CareerFoundry's courses in design and web development are 100% online and self-paced. They are six to ten months in length. Each student receives tutoring from a dedicated mentor, and students are guaranteed job placement within 6 months of graduating, or they will have their tuition refunded.
I started the User Experience Designer course at CareerFoundry in February 2018, completed the course in October and got my first UX job in December. The course gave me the knowledge, experience and portfolio I needed to confidently apply for UX ... -
35. devCodeCamp
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devCodeCamp's immersive programs are designed to take software engineers from beginner to full stack developers in 12 weeks. Students learn full stack development using the C# language. The school offers resume development advice, and helps students prepare for technical interviews.
devCodeCamp has easily been the most enjoyable education experience I've ever had. The coursework is relevant to the job market, the lectures are informative but not overbearing, and the instructors are amazing. They welcome all questions and are ... -
36. Coding Temple
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Coding Temple specializes in .NET/C# and Python — two of the most sought-after bootcamp programs available. They offer a low student-to-teacher ratio, ensuring that you get valuable individualized attention. Students can get hired by top companies worldwide within 90 days of graduation.
I picked a the wrong sector right out of college and wanted to make a change before I got to far in to a career and had a friend who went to Coding Temple. I talked with him a few times and decided that I'd make the jump to this. Experience ... -
37. Claim Academy
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Claim Academy prepares students for careers in full-stack development through bootcamps based on Java or .NET programming languages. Students can enroll in the 12-week program or the 9-week accelerated program. The Academy offers tuition assistance, scholarships, and job placement assistance through its employer network.
The staff at Claim gives you all the information you need to succeed in the course, but you have to be ready to put in a lot of work yourself to get the most out of your time. Given that the course is only 12 weeks, it's not possible for the ... -
38. Founders and Coders
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Founders and Coders offers a 16-week immersive, full-time coding bootcamp. The program is task-based and peer-led, enabling students to take turns delivering workshops, running code reviews and managing projects centered on JavaScript stack (JavaScript and Node.js) with relational databases, as well as UX design.
An amazing experience, I couldn’t recommend it enough. Firstly for the sense of community whilst learning. Students are expected to support fellow students during the course, and you also contribute through hosting meetups for new coders and ... -
39. Code Institute
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Students enrolled in Code Institute's full stack development bootcamps can take their coursework online or attend the classroom version in Dublin, Ireland. They also offer an online Diploma in Tech Fundamentals, which is designed for individuals interested in software engineering careers or positions as tech project managers.
I originally studied physics in University then dropped out, but ended up completing a degree in product design so I had touched (and I mean literally touched) coding in the past. I was aware of what it was used to do, have some friends in it but ... -
40. Sabio
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Sabio offers 12-week programs that prepare students for careers as full-stack developers. The school also offers a part-time,10-week training program in digital content production. Students can finance their tuition with loans, veteran benefits, or scholarships.
I attended Sabio's .NET program as a military veteran and it was amazing! There's so much to learn about web development and programming, but Sabio's full immersion program with real world projects definitely helped me develop the foundations ... -
41. Launch Academy
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Launch Academy's three-month, full-stack developer program begins with pre-work and concludes with a career networking day which allows students to display completed projects to potential employers. Launch Academy also offers scholarship assistance for underrepresented students attending its Boston campus.
I don't come from a technical background, but I wanted to make a career change and looked into different bootcamps. Initially, I was (very wrongly) wary about bootcamps and about my ability to land a job after 18 weeks. Through Launch, you will ... -
42. Horizons School of Technology
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Horizons School of Technology offers a three-month engineering boot camp for college students and graduates. Learn to code web and mobile software – and eventually land a top internship or full-time job. Also enjoy exclusive access to their network of mentors from top tech firms worldwide.
I did Horizons two summers ago after my Freshman year. I really had no idea what to expect when I started the program but I knew that I was considering computer science as a major and I wanted to solidify that decision before I realized I had ... -
43. Dev League
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Dev League is the leading accelerated learning bootcamp for programming and cyber security in Hawaii. They offer JavaScript Prep - a four-week intensive course on coding and front-end web development, as well as a Cyber Prep course which prepares students for their full-time Cyber Security course.
Hello review seeker, I just finished DevLeague a couple weeks ago… be prepared for a long but genuine review of Hawaii’s only coding bootcamp. Let me also preface this review by stating that other than knowing a bit of HTML / CSS, I have ... -
44. Turing School of Software and Design
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Turing students choose specializations in front or backend engineering, and then complete either program full-time over seven months. Turing offers scholarships and an in-house payment plan, and recruiters work to match graduates with employers.
I write this one year to the day that my Turing journey began, and four months into my first job out of the program. I remember showing up, and being intimidated and nervous about the decision I had made to come to this school in the hopes of ... -
45. Codeworks
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The goal at Codeworks is simple: Help you become a great software engineer who builds complex apps with an advanced understanding of JavaScript. Their 12-week coding bootcamp is intensive, outcome-oriented and designed to give you the right tools to succeed — from theory to building actual applications.
I just graduated in December and Codeworks was an amazing experience. It is definitely very challenging and intensive, but the instructors and TAs are always very helpful, the infrastructure is extremely good and having colleagues that are just ... -
46. Coder Foundry
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Coder Foundry offers 12-week immersion courses in full-stack development. During the bootcamp, students build 3 or 4 projects for their portfolios. Coder Foundry also offers job placement assistance to help graduating students find their first developer jobs.
Coder Foundry is an excellent place to learn a new career in programming. Before enrolling in to Coder Foundry, I was working two jobs and was still struggling to make a decent living of just paying the bills. I knew I needed a change and ... -
47. V School
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V School offers online and in-person 12-week programs. In-person students receive free housing and discounted public transit. V School reports a 100% job fulfillment rate, and all job-seeking students have found employment within 30 days of graduating.
V School changed my life. As a military veteran and freelance web developer, I came into the program with some experience but I wasn't prepared for how much better I was at the end. Within a month of graduating I got hired with a Salary I ... -
48. Neoland
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Neoland offers full- and part-time courses in UI/UX design, full-stack, data design, and user experience design. Their employment exchange program brings in managers from important companies to hire from their new graduates. Also, there are a number of scholarships available for qualified students.
El Bootcamp ha superado mis espectativas gracias al profesor excelente que tienen, Raúl Marín. Gracias a él hemos aprendido, disfrutado y aprovechado el curso al máximo. Sin duda recomendaría estudiar UX en cualquier sitio donde estuviera él. ... -
49. Bitmaker General Assembly
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Bitmaker Labs offers full and part-time courses that train individuals to launch careers in the tech industry. Students can choose between full- and part-time courses. All courses take place on Bitmaker's Toronto campus. Bitmaker Labs also helps to connect students with companies looking for trained tech professionals.
Good Kickstart into UX Joey Hua Toronto • July 18, 2018 GRADUATED FROM UX & PRODUCT DESIGN Overall: 5 out of 5 Instructors: 4 stars Curriculum: 5 stars Job Assistance: 4 stars So if you're here, I'm guessing you're thinking about a career in UX ... -
50. SE Factory
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SE Factory is Lebanon’s leading non-profit coding bootcamp, teaching young computer science graduates the skills they need to become highly employable professional software engineers. SE Factory's registration fee is subsidized, making it accessible for students from various socioeconomic backgrounds.
Getting familiar with latest technologies, assignments and projects dead lines, code review after each assignment, public speaking sessions, working with colleagues... It really helped me get my first step into the industry
